We didn’t take Simpson after Winston chose MSU. We proactively chose to take the bird in hand in Simpson after giving Winston first chance, which he declined. Winston was the top priority for a long time, and Beilein could have chosen to continue recruiting him. Many believe he would have eventually chosen Michigan.

I find when people are so sure of others' moral intentions, they are usually projecting. It's one thing to wonder if Schiano's coaching quality is a factor, another entirely to be adamant about what other individuals value.